Finally getting around to this one.
Out of the box it looks pretty good. Very few machine marks and nice grain in the basswood body.
Neck also looks really good and is already very smooth.
Sanding first.
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Finally getting around to this one.
Out of the box it looks pretty good. Very few machine marks and nice grain in the basswood body.
Neck also looks really good and is already very smooth.
Sanding first.
nice looking kit Colin. Look forward to see the build progress
Great score colin. keep us updated, what are the plans?
Nice kit! Look forward to watching it progress. Can't help with the posts though I'm afraid
Are these the two bridge trem posts that came with the kit? Is it the stud inserts that are different sizes, so that one is too big/small for the hole in the body, or is it the tops of the post that are different sizes?Quote:
Originally Posted by colin2121
From your overall picture of the kit, it looks like you've got what looks like to be a Strat style bridge, whilst the kit picture shows a different style of bridge i.e.
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...which looks as if it might use different sized bridge post-tops (one big, one small), though I'm only guessing.
A picture of the bridge and the posts would be useful, but it sounds like some sort of replacement is necessary. So I'd drop Adam an email, picture attached, and he should sort you out.
Are the threads the same size and pitch, so that you can use them in either of the supplies post hole inserts?
Odd. I have the same bridge that Simon pictured in my JMA-1 kit, but didn't notice any difference in the posts when I dummied up. I will go out to the shed and check in a little while. I guess that style isn't available for south paws?
Just checked my kit and both the posts are the same - they look like the one on the left hand side in your pic. So I guess unless there is something special with the bridge you have, one of them is wrong.
https://i.imgur.com/zqwtF3hl.jpg
Oh good - In your first mockup picture it looks like a normal strat style one.Quote:
Originally Posted by colin2121
It does. Probably if they had been both the same of either type there wouldn't be a problem.
One string tree or two? Usually around the g string tuner is good, but I don't think it really matters all that much,
Pickup height: see video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZhVoywyAWg
I had the same problem on mine and the laminate had lifted around the humbucker cutout as well. i spent a fair bit of time refining the curves and cutouts on mine. I guess I should check the wiring now that you've mentioned those issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by colin2121
Not sure about the spring trees, pick up height varies a lot. You can google up specs, but they are just a jump off point. The trick is to get them adjusted to sound good to your ears and even between each pickup when you switch between them. Some people like them nice and close, others prefer a bit of more distance. The out put of the pickups themselves will also factor in. I gather the ones from the PBG factories are quite low output so I'm guessing they might benefit from being closer. As far as I know its a suck it and see process until you are happy with it.
Guitar looks great, the black tuners set it off nicely. You definitely have a different bridge to the one that came with my kit.
Yeah I've been looking at that set up in preparation for doing mine, I'll see how I go, but I don't really use the trem when I play either so I may fix it in place as you have.
String tree positioning does depend on the height between the nut slots and the headstock face. On shallower necks, the trees need to be nearer the nut, on deeper trees, further away. And you may not need two string trees. Try living without the D/G string tree if you can.
Here's the Fender take on it.
http://youtu.be/ND63_SHrScM
Apart from the ongoing small adjustments, I would consider this now basically finished.
Standard apart from the nut (Tusq) and tuners (Gotoh).
I am happy with the way it came out - the biggest issue was the incorrect soldering from the factory and the cryptic nature of the wiring diagram.
But it all works so I am happy. Pickups are nice and loud and the action is low with no fret buzz. I was a bit iffy about the bridge at first but it is very adjustable.
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Looking very sweet!
Came up really well Colin. How do you find it weight wise? I'm toying with the idea of putting mine on a diet when the inevitable rebuild to MK 2 happens.
I'm thinking of taking around 50mm off the 'bottom' of it and re/shaping it a bit, but keeping the overall style and shape. I also want to move the hum bucker closer to the bridge, and redistribute the centre pickup.
I may yet just buy another body and neck for the MK2, it will be little while anyway. I have a few things on the go that I'll share in due course.
Looks good Colin. Well done.
hey man, very nice. Im at the start of a JMA build now. Your finish is very close to what Ive chosen for mine. Looks awesome!
I'm building the ash body version of this kit as well. I was curious as to how difficult it was to install the bridge. I've never seen a bridge like that and it seems a little odd that it doesn't require screws.Quote:
Originally Posted by colin2121
I was also wondering if you could share a link of where you bought the tuners. I'm a lefty as well and can't seem to find anything reasonable.
Cheers
Hi Colin,
Thanks for getting back to me. I just started my build diary today. I can't however seem to figure out how to add to it?? Am i just supposed to reply to my own thread? Thanks for all the info. It will come in handy when I get to installing the bridge.
Another quick question. Is there a way to get email notifications when someone comments on your thread?
Cheers